Independent Living Skills, tailored to each person
We provide individualized training in each of the following skill areas — every plan shaped around the client's own goals, pace, and daily life.
Cooking
Identifying kitchen tools, measuring ingredients, following step-by-step recipes, and cooking safely at home.
Cleaning
Cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, organizing a bedroom, doing laundry, and following a regular chore schedule.
Shopping
Following a shopping list, comparing prices, understanding store layouts, and staying within a budget.
Menu Planning
Planning balanced weekly meals, making grocery lists from a menu, and identifying food preferences.
Meal Preparation
Preparing full meals, portioning servings, using the stove and microwave, and keeping the kitchen safe and clean.
Money Management
Creating and following a budget, understanding bills and expenses, and practicing bill payments.
Use of Public Transportation
Reading bus schedules, identifying stops, handling fares, and riding to destinations independently.
Personal Health & Hygiene
Building daily hygiene and grooming routines, refilling prescriptions, and managing medications.
Self-Advocacy Training
Practicing how to ask for help, role-playing common situations, and learning personal rights.
Independent Recreation
Finding preferred activities, attending group events, and taking part in hobbies and community life.
Medical & Dental Services
Scheduling appointments, attending check-ups, and asking questions during doctor and dentist visits.
Community Resource Awareness
Learning emergency numbers, when to call 911, and where to find local services like libraries, food banks, police, and fire stations.
Home & Community Safety
Locking doors and windows, spotting fire hazards, practicing emergency exits, and staying safe in the neighborhood.
What to know before you start
The practical details families and Service Coordinators ask about most.
Who we serve
Adults ages 18 to 59 who are clients of Alta California Regional Center and live in a home setting, such as their own home, a family home, or supported living. Clients ages 18 to 21 need a high school diploma.
Service hours
- Monday – Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where we serve
Sessions take place in the client's home and out in the community, such as grocery stores, banks, medical offices, and bus stops. We do not provide services in a center-based setting.
Our team and languages
Our staff are fingerprinted through the California Department of Justice (DOJ), have a current TB test, and hold CPR and First Aid certification. We serve clients in English, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Russian, Pashtu, and Farsi.
Sessions are usually two to three hours, based on each client's approved monthly hours.
Community & Social Activities
Alongside individual ILS sessions, we run a rotating monthly calendar of group activities across the region — a chance to build friendships and practice skills together, out in the community.